Bitcoin meets Google Glass with in-store payment app GlassPay

An app that enables people to pay in bitcoin for items in-store via Google Glass has been unveiled in the US. Called GlassPay , the app was developed by California-based RedBottle Design. It enables consumers to enjoy some of the convenience of the online buying experience during their visits to real bricks and mortar shops. “With GlassPay, we’re taking one of the most basic cultural experiences, the act of purchasing items, and bringing it into the future,” said Guy Paddock, CEO of RedBottle Design. “Bitcoins are gaining significant acceptance in the worldwide marketplace, and we know that face-to-face, app-based shopping and purchasing is in the next wave. We’re ready for it,” he added. Google Glass and Android users simply have to scan the barcodes of items in their physical shopping basket, which be added to a virtual ‘shopping cart’. They then purchase the items using...